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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Contribution of MSMEs and Cottage Industry to GDP
As per the information received from Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, the share of MSME Gross Value Added  in all India Gross Domestic Product  is as follows:
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Year
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2018-19
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2019-20
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2020-21
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Share of MSME GVA in All India GDP 
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30.50
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30.50
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26.83
As per the information received from Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence & Statistics, the share of export of specified MSME related products in all India Export is as follows:
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Description
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2019-20
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2020-21
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2021-22
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2022-23 
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Share of export of MSME related products in All India Export 
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49.77
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49.35
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45.03
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42.67
As per Udyam Registration portal, the total number of persons employed in MSMEs which are incorporated during the last 3 years and the current year is as follows.
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Year
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2019-20
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2020-21
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2021-22
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2022-23 
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All India
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65,64,458
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1,12,27,745
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1,30,19,919
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84,23,452
As per the information received from Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, the share of Manufacturing MSME Gross Value Added  in all India Manufacturing Gross Value Added  is as follows:
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Year
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2018-19
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2019-20
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2020-21
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Share of manufacturing MSME GVA in All India manufacturing GVA 
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40.60
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40.67
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38.47
Ministry of MSME implements various schemes/programmes for the promotion and development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises  sector across the country inter alia include Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme , Micro and Small Enterprises-Cluster Development Programme , Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries , Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises  and A Scheme for Promoting Innovation, Rural Industry & Entrepreneurship .
The Government has taken a number of recent initiatives to support MSMEs in the country, which inter alia include:
- Rs. 5 lakh crore Collateral Free Automatic Loans for business, including MSMEs.
- Rs. 50,000 crore equity infusion through MSME Self-Reliant India Fund.
- New revised criteria for classification of MSMEs.
- No global tenders for procurement up to Rs. 200 crores.
- “Udyam Registration” for MSMEs, for Ease of Doing Business.
- Launching of an online Portal “Champions” in June, 2020 to cover many aspects of e-governance including grievance redress and handholding of MSMEs.
- Inclusion of Retail and Wholesale trades as MSMEs w.e.f. 02nd July, 2021.
- Non-tax benefits extended for 3 years in case of an upward change in status of MSMEs.
This information was given by Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 191.65 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 15,647
- Active cases stand at 0.04%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.75%
- 2,549 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,25,87,259
- 1,829 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 84.49 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,34,962 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
#Unite2FightCorona #IndiaFightsCorona
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Government of India
Ministry of Women and Child Development
More than 32 lakh field functionaries and over 82 lakh beneficiaries participate in the celebration of International Day of Yoga, 2021
A total of 42,28,802 children, 22,72,197 adolescents and 17,37,440 pregnant and lactating women participated in the Event
A total of 42,28,802 children, 22,72,197 adolescents and 17,37,440 pregnant and lactating women participated in the Yoga modules for their better health and well-being on the occasion of International Yoga Day, 2021 on June 21, 2021. More than 32 lakh field functionaries and over 82 lakh beneficiaries participated in the event.
Arunachal Pradesh
Andaman and Nicobar
Jharkhand
The Ministry of Women and Child Development urged all State Governments/UT Administrations to work in a coordinated manner to observe the day and secure long-term gains in the area of public health and well-being. State Governments and all stake holders also undertook several activities to ensure good participation in the Yoga Day celebrations.
Karnataka
Due to current pandemic of COVID-19, people practiced Yoga not only at their homes along with their family members but also at Anganwadi Centres. To encourage the participation of field functionaries and beneficiaries related to the event, a hashtag ##BeWithYogaBeAtHome was also released by the Ministry.
Manipur
Meghalaya
Madhya Pradesh
Nagaland
In order to maximize the use of social and digital media platforms to facilitate online participation from the people, Ministry of AYUSH had prepared various short videos comprising of 5-minute Yoga Protocol, Yoga Protocol for prevention of COVID-19 conditions, Yoga Protocol for stress management, Yoga for working people, students, family etc. In this regard, all States/UTs were requested to instruct the field functionaries to use the videos on various Yoga modules for self-practise and share with all the beneficiaries.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
First tripartite Memorandum of Agreement  signed under Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Fund 
The first tripartite Memorandum of Agreement was signed between the department of Fisheries Government of India, NARBARD and the Government of Tamil Nadu for the implementation of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Fund . Speaking on the occasion Shri Giriraj Singh, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying said that a dedicated fund has been created namely the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund with a total of Rs. 7522.48 crore to address the infrastructure requirement for fisheries sector. He urged the coastal states to pay attention to deep sea fishing, post harvesting, cage culture and export promotion. FIDF provides concessional finance to the eligible entities, cooperatives, individuals and entrepreneurs for development of identified fisheries infrastructure. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development , National Cooperatives Development Corporation  and all scheduled banks are Nodal Loaning entities  to provide concessional finance under the .
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the FIDF provides interest subvention up to 3% per annum for providing the concessional finance by the NLEs at the interest rate not lower than 5% per annum.
The Government of Tamil Nadu has signed the first Tripartite MoA for availing the initial concessional finance of Rs 420 crore from NARBARD for development of three fishing harbours in the State namely,  Tharangampadi in Nagapattinam Ditrict,  Thiruvottriyur Kuppam in Tiruvallur District and  Mudhunagar in Cuddalore District. These will create safe landing and berthing facilities for a large number of fishing vessels plying in the area, augment fish production in the regions, facilitate hygienic post–harvest handling of fish, stimulate growth of fisheries related economic activites and employment opportunities.
NABARD as one of the Nodal Loaning Entities  provides concessional finance for development of fisheries infrastructure facilities through State Governments/State Entities under the FIDF, after execution of the Tripartite MoA. Proposals to the tune of Rs.1715.04 crore received from various State Governments and other Eligible Entities  have been recommended as date by the Central Approval and Monitoring Committee constituted in the Department for consideration under FIDF. The project proposals of Government of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh for development of fishing harbours in their respective States form the major part of these recommended projects.
Smt Rajni Sekhri Sibal, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Government of India, Dr. Harsh Kumar Bhanwala, Chairman, NABARD, Dr. J Balaji, Joint Secretary , Shri Sagar Mehra, Joint Secretary , Principal Secretaries and Secretaries in charge of fisheries of various States and other senior officials in the Department of Fisheries were also present during the function.
Ministry of Defence
‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh celebrations’
Swarnim Vijay Mashaalat Air Force Station Hindan
One of the four Swarnim Vijay Mashals which had been set forth on a nationwide journey from the National War Memorial on 16 Dec 2020 by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi reached its penultimate destination, Air Force Station Hindan today.
The Mashal was received in a befitting ceremony by Air Marshal Amit Dev, Air Officer Commanding in Chief of Western Air Command and other senior officers of the Indian Air Force. War Heroes from the 1971 war, ACM SK Kaul who got a MVC in the war, ACM Tyagi who was posted in 28 Sqn during the war, Air Mshl Manjit S Sekhon who got a VrC in the war, Mrs Kamlesh Jain spouse of WgCdr MK Jain who was posthumously awarded a VrC in the war, Mrs Manisha Arora Kapoor daughter of Late Sqn Ldr GK Arora who got a SC in the war and Shri Vikram Wahi brother of Late Flt Lt VK Wahiwho was posthumously awarded a VrC for his action in the war graced the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, ACM Kaul and Air Marshal Sekhon recounted their personal experiences and the immense contribution made by the Indian Air Force during the war which was instrumental in ensuring that the war was swift and decisive.AOC-in-C felicitated all the veterans and lauded them for setting the highest military standards for future generations to imbibe.
The Vijay Mashal will now travel to the National War Memorial where the flames will be merged with the Eternal Flame at the National War Memorial on 16 Dec 202.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Stock Limit of Arhar Dal
Government has decided to enhance the import limit on Tur under Quantitative Restriction from 2 Lakh MT  to 4 LMT for the year 2019-20.
Government has decided to release 2 LMT of Tur  available in the buffer stock of pulses under the Price Stabilization Fund  to States/UTs as well as through open market operations. Government of India signed a MoU, valid for five years, with Republic of Mozambique, in July 2016 to improve domestic availability and facilitate price stability of Tur and other pulses.
This information was given in a written reply by the Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Danve Raosaheb Dadarao in the Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM bows to Bhai Taru Singh Ji, on his 300th birth anniversary
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has bowed to Bhai Taru Singh Ji, on the occasion of his 300th birth anniversary.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "On the special occasion of his 300th birth anniversary, I bow to the great Bhai Taru Singh Ji. His name will always be synonymous with courage and fearlessness. Always proud of his culture as well as ethos, he never bowed to injustice. He continues to inspire millions."
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Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on official visit to Russia from September 3-5
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh is visiting Moscow from September 3-5, 2020 at the invitation of Defence Minister of Russian Federation General Shergei Shoigu to attend the combined meeting of Defence Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation , Collective Security Treaty Organisation  and Commonwealth of Independent States  member States in commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of victory in the World War II.
During his visit, Raksha Mantri is also scheduled to meet Defence Minister General Shoigu to discuss bilateral cooperation and issues of mutual interest.
India and Russia are privileged strategic partners. The present visit marks one of many high political level interactions, which the two countries engage in regularly.
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Bureau of Indian Standards Chennai Branch Office organises Second Training Programme for NGOs on Special Campaign for Sensitization of Gram Panchayats at Chennai
Bureau of Indian Standards, Chennai Branch Office organised Second Training Programme for NGOs on Special Campaign for Sensitization of Gram Panchayats on 21 Sep 2023 at BIS Office, Chennai. Around 27 volunteers from various NGOs of Tamilnadu have participated in the training Programme. The Objective of this programme is to Train the NGOs on how to sensitize the Presidents and Secretaries of the gram panchayats about the Indian Standards and Quality ecosystem by engaging volunteers from the NGOs. Capacity building for utilizing Indian Standards for the implementation of various programmes and schemes at the gram panchayat level.
Shri. D. Jeevanandam, Scientist - D / Joint Director, Chennai Branch Office of BIS welcomed the gathering and outlined the Programme Objectives. Technical session of the training Programme was conducted by Shri. B.J Gowththam, Scientist - D / Joint Director, Chennai Branch Office of BIS.
BIS promotes and creates awareness about standards among various stakeholders viz. Industries, Government, Academia & Consumers through various standards promotion activities. Gram Panchayats are the foundation of local self-government at the grass-root level of the country. Gram Panchayats play a pivotal role in the planning and execution of various development projects & schemes at village levels. Therefore, the sensitization of the Gram Panchayats about Indian Standards and their implementation is an important aspect.
BIS, Chennai Branch Office had prepared a detailed letter along with a list of important and relevant Standards for Gram Panchayats and dispatched to all 4661 Gram Panchayats in Tamil Nadu and UT of Andaman & Nicobar Islands under jurisdiction of Chennai Branch Office for utilizing Indian Standards in the implementation of various Government plans and schemes.
Bureau of Indian Standards is a statutory body functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India. It operates various schemes like Product Certification , Management Systems Certification, Hallmarking of Gold and Silver Jewellery/Artefacts and Laboratory Services for the benefit of the industry and in turn aiming at consumer protection.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Establishment of Bio-CNG plants
The Government has taken various steps to promote and encourage the establishment of new Bio-CNG plants across the country, including rural areas, inter alia, comprising of:
- The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is implementing Waste to Energy  Programme under the umbrella of National Bioenergy Programme. The WTE Programme has a budget outlay of Rs 600 crore for the period FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26. This Programme, inter alia, supports setting up of plants for generation of BioCNG from urban, industrial and agricultural waste by providing central financial assistance .
- The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, under the Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation  initiative envisages setting up of 5000 BioCNG plants with production target of 15 MMT of BioCNG by 2023-24. SATAT initiative encourages entrepreneurs to set up BioCNG plants, produce & supply BioCNG to Oil Marketing Companies  for sale as automotive fuels.
- Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation  launched Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan  scheme in 2018. Gobardhan is an integral part of Swachh Bharat Mission Phase II under Solid Waste Management. The operational guidelines of Phase-II of SBM provide for financial assistance up to Rs.50.00 lakh per district for the period of 2020-21 to 2024-25 for setting up of cluster/community level biogas plants.
- Concession is available on custom duty for import of machinery and components required for initial setting up of projects for generation of Power and Bio-CNG from non-conventional materials.
- BioCNG/Compressed Bio-Gas has been included under Priority Sector Lending.
- Eight Biogas Development and Training Centers  have been established at India’s premier Institutions to provide Technical Assistance, R & D, Testing and Validation of New Biogas Models / Designs, field inspections of biogas plants, and training and skill development.
- Ministry of Road Transport and Highways amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 in June 2015 and included the provisions for usage in motor vehicles Bio-CNG produced from waste .
- National Policy on Biofuels-2018 promotes the production of Bio-CNG and other biofuels.
- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s autonomous institute National Institute of Bio Energy , Kapurthala is providing capacity building through M. Tech program on Renewable Energy in joint collaboration with NIT Jalandhar. The institute has also signed MOUs with CSIR-CMERI, Junagarh Agriculture University, Indian Biogas Association and other prominent institutes for research in biogas, solid waste management and other bioenergy aspects.
- NIBE is also collaborating with US Energy labs, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, for research work in bioenergy sector.
This information was given by Shri R.K Singh, Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Tourism
Kumbh Mela to be promoted globally to attract foreign tourists;
Steps are being taken to smoothly organise Kumbh Mela 2019: Shri K. J. Alphons
The measures being taken by the Government to globally promote the ‘49 day Kumbh Mela’ which is to begin in January 2019, inorder to attract foreign tourists are as below:
- Launch of ‘Chalo Kumbh Chalo’ campaign across the country
- Branding and marketing campaigns for Kumbh, 2019
- Advertisements at major international airports of the country to attract foreign tourists
- Development of a designated area for flag hoisting for 192 countries visiting Kumbh Mela
- Organising the ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Divas’, 2019 in Varanasi to attract ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Delegates’ to visit Kumbh, 2019
Further,following are the steps taken by the Government for smooth organising of Kumbh Mela:
- Drawing out of a detailed Movement and Parking Plan for convenient approach to and from parking areas
- Identification and development of holding areas for crowd control during the Mela period
- Deployment of digital signages in the Mela area to guide visitors towards places of interest and dissemination of crucial information by Government and law enforcement agencies
- Deployment of dustbins for solid waste management
- Engagement of Ganga Praharis and Swacchagrahis for helping gather community participation and awareness towards conservation of River Ganga.
As reported by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, following arrangements have been made for the pilgrims who are expected to visit the Kumbh Mela:
- Construction and widening of public roads
- Construction of parking spots at short distances from mela area
- Provision of shuttle buses for the convenience of pilgrims
- Digital signages at systematic points to ensure smooth flow of traffic
- Construction of toilets to maintain cleanliness and hygiene
- Setting up of LED lights in the mela area
- Erection of tents for the use of tourists
- Convention halls and pandals for serving as hub of cultural events
- Deployment of telecommunication services, banking services and water ATMs in the Mela area
- Setting up of integrated command and control centre including CCTV cameras for the security of tourists
This information was given by Shri K. J. Alphons, Union Minister of State  for Tourism in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
English translation of Prime Minister's opening remarks at the QUAD Leaders' Summit
Your Excellencies,
Prime Minister Albanese, Prime Minister Kishida, and President Biden,
It is my pleasure to participate among my friends in this QUAD Summit today. The QUAD group has established itself as an important platform for ensuring peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. There is no doubt that the Indo-Pacific region is the engine of global trade, innovation and growth. We unanimously agree that the security and success of the Indo-Pacific is important not only to the region, but to the world. With a constructive agenda, based on shared democratic values, we are marching ahead.
Through our shared efforts, we are giving practical dimensions to our vision of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Our positive cooperation is growing in areas like climate action, disaster management, strategic technologies, reliable supply chain, health security, maritime security, counter-terrorism. Several countries and groups are announcing their Indo-Pacific strategy and vision. Our meeting today, will provide an opportunity to discuss issues related to inclusive and people-centric development of this entire region.
I believe that the QUAD will continue to work for the global good, human welfare, peace and prosperity. I appreciate and congratulate Prime Minister Albanese for his successful Presidency of this Summit. In 2024, we would be happy to host the QUAD Leaders’ Summit in India.
Thank you.
DISCLAIMER - This is the approximate translation of Prime Minister's remarks. Original remarks were delivered in Hindi.
Ministry of Communications
Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurates the conference on “M2M/ IoT Enabling Smart Infrastructure”
“Machine-to-Machine  communication and the Internet-of-Things  have the potential to transform our lives, by radically changing the way we interact with the physical world around us”, said Shri Manoj Sinha, Minister of State for Communications , New Delhi on “M2M/IoT Enabling Smart Infrastructure”.
On this occasion, two technical reports prepared by TEC, titled “Recommendation for IoT/ M2M Security” and “Design and Planning Smart Cities with IoT/ICT” were released by the Minister. Smt Aruna Sundararajan, Secretary, Telecom and Chairman, Telecom Commission, said – “It is good to see such relevant and comprehensive reports from TEC. Endeavours such as this will help in the organised and disciplined growth of M2M/IoT in the country.”
M2M/IOT communication involves a bunch of evolving, and at times disruptive, technologies. The conference covered important topics such as IoT enabling Smart Infrastructure Verticals, different technologies and related use cases, Role of IoT in Smart Cities design and planning, various aspects related to Standardization in M2M/IoT, and Challenges in Security, Testing and Certification of Smart devices/equipment.
M2M/IoT is being used in a large number of applications, across a number of verticals – such as Automotives, Power, Remote Health-Care, Safety & Surveillance, Smart Homes, Waste Management,and Water Management. Each of these verticals is relevant to the design and planning of Smart Cities.
Wishing success to the conference, as well as to TEC, the minister concluded – “I would like TEC to continue its’ good work in the area of standards development for emerging digital communications technologies. We should also leverage the body of work available in these areas globally, in order to accelerate our adoption of new technologies”.
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